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English Comprehension and Composition – Lecture 19. Objectives: Essay Writing Kinds of Essays Characteristics of an Essay Sample Essays. ESSAY WRITING Kinds and Characteristics. An essay is a short piece of writing that discusses, describes or analyzes one topic. KINDS OF ESSAYS.
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English Comprehension and Composition – Lecture 19 Objectives: • Essay Writing • Kinds of Essays • Characteristics of an Essay • Sample Essays
ESSAY WRITINGKinds and Characteristics An essay is a short piece of writing that discusses, describes or analyzes one topic.
KINDS OF ESSAYS • Descriptive • Definition • Compare and contrast • Cause and effect • Narrative • Process • Argumentative • Critical • Imaginative
Characteristics of an Essay • Unity • Order • Brevity • Style • The Personal Touch
Recap • Essay Writing • Kinds of Essays • Characteristics of an Essay • Sample Essays
References The material has been adapted form the following links: http://samedayessay.com/blog/essays/types-of-essay-formats http://www4.caes.hku.hk/acadgrammar/essay/section1/EssayTys.htm http://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/158-essay-tips-7-tips-on-writing-an-effective-essay?page=2